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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 4, 2008

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

BIG ISLAND

"Son of Rambow" screening, rated PG-13; 7:30 p.m. July 4-5, 7-8 and 2:30 p.m. July 6; Palace Theater; $7*. 808-934-7010.

BON DANCE, 6 p.m. July 4-5; Puna Hongwanji, Kea'au; free. 808-966-9981.

Bon Dance, 5 p.m. July 5; Ke'ei Hongwanji Fukyojo (Kona Hongwanji Mission), South Kona; free. 808-323-2993.

BON DANCE, 6 p.m. July 5; Kohala Hongwanji, Hala'ula; free. 808-775-7232.

CELEBRATION OF TURTLE INDEPENDENCE DAY, with entertainment, displays about green sea turtles and family fun; 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 4; Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast; free; 800-367-2323, 808-885-6622, www.maunalani.com.

CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY AND THE 17TH ANNUAL GREAT WAIKOLOA RUBBER DUCKIE RACE, with entertainment and games for keiki; 10 a.m., duck race at 3 p.m. July 4; Queen's MarketPlace and Kings' Shops, Waikoloa Beach Resort; free; 808-886-8822, www.waikoloabeachresort.com.

"THE INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY," part of the "Universe Tonight" program; 6 p.m. July 5; Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station; free; 808-961-2180, www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.

HAWAI'I PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL, opening night concert; 7:30 p.m. July 10; Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea; free; www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

After Dark in the Park, speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $10*; 808-985-6000.

Azure McCall and Joe TaranTino, jazz vocals and piano; 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge; 808886-1234.

David Gomes, slack-key; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808-885-6622.

MAUI

Events at Maui Arts & Cultural Center; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

"The TENder Years" concert, presented by Kauakoko Foundation and kumu hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Halau I Ka Wekiu; 7 p.m. July 5; Castle Theater; $10*.

"Then She Found Me" screening, rated R, presented by Maui Film Festival; 5 and 7:30 p.m. July 9; Castle Theater; $12*, www.mauifilmfestival.com.

4TH OF JULY CRUISE, offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, with departures from Ma'alaea and Lahaina harbors; 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. July 4; $69*; 800-942-5311, www.pacificwhale.org.

BON DANCE, 8 p.m. July 5; Lahaina Jodo Mission, Lahaina; free. 808-661-4304.

EVERCLEAR concert; doors open at 9 p.m. July 9; Hard Rock Cafe, Lahaina; $42.50; 808-345-3100, www.kingmichelconcerts.com.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

WOW! Wailea, weekly entertainment; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wednesdays; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770, www.shopsatwailea.com.

Leilani's on the Beach entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30-5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.

KAUA'I

"CONCERT IN THE SKY," 19th annual fundraiser for Kaua'i Hospice; gates open 2 p.m. July 4; Vidinha Stadium, Lihu'e; $12*; 808-245-7277.

Bon dance, 7:30 p.m. July 4-5; West Kaua'i Hongwanji Waimea Temple, Waimea; free. 808-338-1537.

"ISLAND KINE STORIES," featuring local storyteller Janice Terukina, for age 3 and older at these public libraries; free.

  • 10 a.m. July 8; Lihu'e Public Library; 808-241-3222.

  • 2:30 p.m. July 8; Koloa Public and School Library; 808-742-8455.

  • 10 a.m. July 9; Kapa'a Public Library; 808-821-4422.

  • 3 p.m. July 9; Hanapepe Public Library; 808-335-8418.

    Release, with DJs and guest performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.